Director, Event Creative and Production

About the Opportunity

The Director is highly skilled in the multifaceted nature of events and takes a holistic approach to the planning, production, execution, and evaluation of the team’s assigned portfolio of events and creative experiences. He/She will provide strong vision and oversight to the team on overall design, creativity, and innovation; event marketing & communications; budgets, contracts, guest management, vendor relationships, use of event technologies and platforms, logistics (incl. food & beverage, space planning and room design, A/V & lighting, etc.); staffing assignments, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation and follow-up.

The Director of Advancement Events must demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess high levels of customer service and professionalism, particularly in stressful situations. He or she must be available for evening/weekend hours and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

This position requires strong time management and multi-tasking skills by completing various overlapping tasks to meet critical deadlines for multiple complex events. Diplomacy is critical to this position, as it requires communication and interfacing with constituents at every professional level from students to members of the university’s senior leadership team, to high-level donors, corporate executives, and government officials.

In addition, the Director serves as part of a team that provides general support as needed for other university events and academic ceremonies and may be called upon to serve on university-wide committees and working groups.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.